The NOVA Infinity 8321 Smooth Column #1 Accessory is an accessory item for the Infinity Quick Change system The NOVA Infinity Quick Change delivers fast and positive jaw changes which is much faster and less hassle than the screw fastening method with the older NOVA chuck models and other chuck brands. The NOVA Infinity Jaw Key and Infinity Jaws Slides are a precision cast metal amalgam 3 times the tensile strength of machine grade steel. The Infinity Jaws are larger, more robust and rigid than the older jaw designs, providing enhanced work holding and turning possibilities. The Infinity Jaws use the well proven NOVA Dovetail Profile, designed to grip the wood firmly for added safety. The NOVA Infinity Smooth Column #1 are capable of holding: Contracting Grip: Ranges from 12 mm/0.472 in. x 19 mm/0.748 in. (On the NOVA Precision Midi Chuck) through to 12 mm/ 0.472 in. x 46 mm/1.811 in. (On the NOVA Titan II Chuck) for more sizes see the website. Expansion Grip: Ranges from 32 mm/1.26 in. – 39mm/1.535 in. (Minimum on the NOVA Precision Midi Chuck) through to 32 mm/ 1.26 in. – 66mm/2.598 in. (Maximum on the NOVA Titan II Chuck). The standard equipment includes 4 x #1 Infinity Smooth Column jaws.
- Smooth column Jaws provide strong grip for boxes, pepper mills and similar work without marking the project
- Can be used for handy ‘pin chuck’ mounting of bowls for outside turning
- Longer grip than traditional NOVA pin jaw 42 mm (1.64 in.) versus only 34 mm (1.34 in.)
- Grips a 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) x 1 in. (25.4 mm) plus dowels
- Longer extension than traditional NOVA pin jaw (32 mm (1.26 in.) vs 25 mm (0.98 in. ) away from chuck face so inside/outside of bowl can be turned
Kallie Jacobson (verified owner) –
THE SMOOTH JAWS WORK AS EXPECTED OUT OF THE BOX. TIME WILL TELL. I HAVE USED NOVA FOR A LONG TIME AND HAVE NEVER HAD A FAILURE. THE ONLY DOWN SIDE IS THE SHARP LEADING EDGE OF THE JAWS. A LITTLE TIME AT THE GRINDER TAKES CARE OF THAT.